Monthly Archives: September 2014

Teaching a Mind-Bogglingly Complex Rhythm System

Fremont professor moves to beat of ancient drumBy Chris De Benedetti The ArgusPosted:   09/06/2014 02:33:50 PM PDT0 Comments Rohan Krishnamurthy, Ohlone College’s newest music professor, is an acclaimed performer who specializes in mridangam, an ancient and still-popular Indian percussion instrument. … Continue reading

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Shiela E: New Book, New Album

Sheila E Marches to ‘The Beat of Her Own Drum’ in New Memoir and Dishes on Santana Romance, Prince Reunion and BiopicBy Melissa Castellanos – Sep 05, 2014 06:01 PM EDT Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Sheila E., also known as Shelia … Continue reading

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South Bend Drum Co. Back in Production

South Bend drum shop doesn’t miss a beat Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2014 6:00 am By JEFF HARRELL South Bend Tribune “The biggest thing about the drums — a lot is custom ordered,” [shop owner Michael William] Janovic says. “We’ll … Continue reading

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Remembering Joe Morello

SKF NOTE: Remembering Joe Morello tonight. A bittersweet memory. Joe was a drumming giant. Levon Helm said one afternoon in a restaurant that Joe brought Jascha Heifitz’s violin sensitivity to the drumset. Great analogy. One evening in New Jersey Joe and … Continue reading

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Ringo’s Drumming: Harder Than It Looks

Need to be convinced Ringo was a good drummer? Try playing Beatles music.By John Kelly Columnist August 31 at 8:23 PM I’m here to tell you that playing music is harder than it looks. Even playing the drums. This was … Continue reading

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